As per the notification issued by the Karnataka Labour Department having reference No. KAI 466 LET 2023, dated 12th Nov 2025, all registered establishments under the Factories Act, 1948, the Karnataka Shops and Commercial Establishments Act, 1961, the Plantation Labour Act, 1951, the Beedi and Cigar Workers (Conditions of Employment) Act, 1966, and the Motor Transport Workers Act, 1961, every permanent/contract/outsourced woman employee between 18 to 52 years of age must be offered, for their health, efficiency, and welfare, one day of paid leave every month, totaling 12 paid menstrual leaves annually, during their menstrual period by the respective employer.

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